What is another word for be compelled?

Pronunciation: [biː kəmpˈɛld] (IPA)

"Be compelled" is a phrase that expresses a sense of obligation or necessity. There are many synonyms for this phrase that can capture this meaning in different ways. Some synonyms include "be obliged", "be forced", "be compelled", "be constrained", "be mandated", "be required", "be coerced", "be pressured", "be influenced", "be persuaded", and "be impelled". Each of these words captures a slightly different tone or nuance to the meaning of "be compelled", but they all convey the idea that someone is acting or behaving in a certain way because they feel they have no other choice. Whether you are writing an essay, report, or simply looking to expand your vocabulary, adding these synonyms to your repertoire can help you more effectively express your ideas.

What are the hypernyms for Be compelled?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Be compelled

  • I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them.
    Clara Barton
  • For so long as the Jew has even one ally, he will be convinced - in his smallness of mind - that his salvation came from that ally. It is only when he is alone - against all of his own efforts and frantic attempts - that he will, through no choice, be compelled to turn to G-d.
    Meir Kahane
  • It was not the part of His kindly love that he who was to praise God's divine generosity in regard to others should be compelled to condemn it in regard to himself.
    Giovanni Pico della Mirandola
  • That children shall be compelled to receive religious instruction which is in antagonism to the wishes of their parents, is what no man with say sense of justice would suggest.
    Charles Tupper
  • Beyond that, I seem to be compelled to write science fiction, rather than fantasy or mysteries or some other genre more likely to climb onto bestseller lists even though I enjoy reading a wide variety of literature, both fiction and nonfiction.
    Joan D. Vinge

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